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Bachesta, Edward J. Jr. “Ed”  Entered into rest    Monday, February 28, 2022. Beloved husband of Sandra K. Bachesta; loving father of Chelsea (Elly) McMackins, Andrew (Rachael) Winters and Kadin McGuire; cherished grandad of Dylin Winters; son of the late Edward and Charlotte Bachesta; dearest brother of Angela (James) Owens and Daniel (Heidi) Bachesta; uncle of Chris, Christina (Steve), J.D., Jacob, Gabriella, Mathew, Jacob and Rebecca; great-uncle of Finn, Charlotte, Reid, Annabelle and Paetyn; dearest brother-in-law of Randy (Brenda) Taylor, Deborah (Dennis) Pierce and Pamela Hill.

Ed received a B.S. in Business Managerial Economics from SIU and a Masters in Buiness Administration and Management from Maryville University. He was a member of Brothers of the American Revolution, Audubon Society of Illinois, Historical Society of Illinois, was an avid genealogy researcher and enjoyed stamp collecting.

Services: A memorial service at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry, on Sunday, March 6, 12 noon with all services concluding at Kutis. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Siteman Cancer Center in honor of his late mother Charlotte Bachesta appreciated. Visitation Saturday, 5-9 p.m